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Goldring Erotica Phono Cartridge (MC) Purchased recently to use with a linn Lp12 but never fitted or used Frequency Response. 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 Frequency Range. 10 Hz – 50 kHz. Channel Balance. 1 dB max. at 1 kHz. Channel Separation. 25 dB min. at 1 kHz. 0.5 mV ± 1dB at 5 cm/s lateral; 1 kHz. Static Compliance. 25 mm/N. Trackability. 85 um (at 315 Hz) Equivalent tip mass. 0.35 mg. Pm for more details Condition: As New / Mint Payment Method: CASH & EFT Region/State: (NSW) New South Wales/Australia By Max123 3 Comments AUD $500 Date: September 3, 20241 yr
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Goldring traces its origins to 1906 in Berlin, where Czech-born brothers Heinrich and Julius Scharf launched Gebrüder Scharf, crafting gramophone needles, clockwork motors, and innovative sound boxes—the acoustic precursors to modern magnetic pickups. The brand's iconic Gold Ring trademark debuted with the 1926 Juwel Electro sound box, optimized for electrical recordings. Relocating to Britain in 1933 amid geopolitical shifts, it formalized as Goldring Manufacturing (GB) Ltd in 1953 at Leytonstone, East London, where it pioneered low-mass hi-fi cartridges like the acclaimed No. 500 with its turnover 33/45 rpm stylus, earning BBC endorsement and global stature.
Renowned primarily for hand-made turntable cartridges—especially moving magnet and moving coil models—Goldring has expanded into turntables, phonograph components, headphones such as the 2006 DR series, and vinyl care accessories. While its heritage lies in gramophone-era innovations, the UK-based marque maintains a focused portfolio eschewing amplifiers, speakers, or DACs, prioritizing precision analog playback for vinyl enthusiasts.
Positioned as a mid-tier mainstay in British hi-fi, Goldring commands respect for over a century of reliable, innovative engineering that bridges vintage heritage with contemporary vinyl revival. No longer a high-end boutique or collector's curiosity, it delivers accessible excellence, holding the title of the UK's top cartridge brand through consistent quality and enduring appeal to discerning analog buyers.
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